How Much Does It Cost To Install Colored Concrete?

$2,239

(500 sq.ft. colored concrete slab)
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Colored Concrete Costs

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Concrete coloring is a common approach to improving the appearance and functionality of concrete surfaces like driveways, parking aprons, and floors.

The cost to apply average colored concrete depends upon surface area, the type of color, special preparation needs, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able and prepared DIY persons should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Colored concrete: 500 sq.ft. surface; excavate, prepare, pour, and color-finish a 2" thick concrete slab with rebar, wire mesh, and aggregate/sand base. Include costs for miscellaneous material, transport, equipment, and waste.

Item Unit Cost Quantity Line Cost
Colored concrete finish: earth tone, light brown. $2.62 per sq.ft. 525 $1,375
Upgrade: additional cost for special tone, like red or green. $0.42 per sq.ft. 525 $221
Material Cost $3.19 per sq.ft. 500 $1,596
+ Labor Cost (base) $36 per hour 24 $864
+ Labor Cost (upgrade) $36 per hour 2 $72
Total Cost $5.06 per sq.ft. 500 $2,532

Other considerations and costs

  • These prices are for service in the immediate area of the provider.
  • Taxes and permit fees are not included.
  • Additional hand-excavation of typical soil will cost around $50 per cubic yard.
  • Typical additional residential site clearing and preparation tasks range in cost from $0.50 to $1.50 per sq.ft. depending on amount and size of material, and transport.

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DIY considerations

  • This project is not highly suitable for DIY requiring special tools and skills.
  • Beyond construction skills, realize that concrete is unforgiving of delay as it dries.

References

  • Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
  • Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
  • Literature review of DIY Web sites.​
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Cost by city

(500 sq.ft. colored concrete slab)
  • New York, NY$3,597
  • Bronx, NY$2,956
  • Brooklyn, NY$2,463
  • Philadelphia, PA$3,073
  • Washington, DC$2,667
  • Atlanta, GA$2,413
  • Miami, FL$2,194
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL$2,298
  • Minneapolis, MN$2,696
  • Chicago, IL$3,142
  • Houston, TX$3,240
  • San Antonio, TX$2,175
  • Austin, TX$2,463
  • Denver, CO$2,081
  • Phoenix, AZ$2,196
  • Las Vegas, NV$2,410
  • Los Angeles, CA$2,715
  • San Diego, CA$2,464
  • San Jose, CA$2,976
  • Seattle, WA$2,179

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